Medical Physicist Radiation Oncology

Radiation Oncology Physicist

Primarily and professionally engaged in the evaluation, delivery, and optimization of therapeutic applications of ionizing radiation, and the equipment associated with their production, use, and measurement. Role involves clinical and educational components. Performs radiation safety duties as required for regulatory compliance and safe use of ionizing radiation. Performs and oversees calibrations, quality assurance monitoring, acceptance testing and commissioning for all radiation oncology simulation, planning, and treatment equipment. Oversees the maintenance and repairs of simulation and radiation treatment units. Responsible for releasing these machines for sale, clinical use following service. Reviews treatment plan calculations and data input into record and verifies system for accuracy, as performed by physics and technical employees. Performs and oversees external beam and brachytherapy treatment plans. Works closely with the radiation oncologists and dosimetrists providing consultation on treatment techniques for the optimization of radiation dose distribution in patients. Evaluates and/or implements new programs and treatment techniques for radiation oncology.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Radiological or Medical Physics Required upon hire
• Two years of experience as a Therapeutic Medical Physicist in a clinical setting, including machine calibrations and radiation oncology treatment planning and dose calculations
• CRT Medical Physics, American Board of Radiology (ABR) or American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP) required within first 3 years

Primary Location

SITE - Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion - 145 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Radiation Oncology - Butterworth

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends